Senior Pre-Award Grant Administrator, Office Of Research Services

Senior Pre-Award Grant Administrator, Office of Research Services
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Senior Pre-Award Grant Administrator, Office of Research Services - Joint Office of Research Administration (JORA) - Georgetown University
Job Overview
The Senior Pre-Award Grant Administrator reviews, negotiates and administers externally funded research grants and contracts; serves as the primary liaison with external sponsors; and reviews and submits proposals on behalf of the university. As well, they set up new awards and process changes to existing awards in Georgetown's financial system (GMS).
Further, they support the researchers of their assigned Cluster, which includes several departments within Main campus and the Medical Center; and support all aspects of a grant or contract award, from cradle to grave, including but not limited to proposal submission, award set-up, award management, and assistance with closeout activities. As well, they provide leadership, training and oversight of the grants and contracts manager within their cluster.
Work Interactions and Work Mode Designation
Reporting directly to their Cluster Research Administrator, the Senior Pre-Award Grant Administratorworks closely with the Pre-Award Grant Administrator; with other staff members in their cluster and across the Post-Award Grant Administrator roles within JORA; and with other collaborating offices to ensure that awards are complete, accurate and in compliance with sponsor and institutional regulations, policies and guidelines.
This position has been designated as Telework. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 to 7 years of progressively responsible experience in a university or other non-profit grants management role
• Knowledge of NIH funding mechanisms, including R01, P01, P30, T32 and foundation proposals
• Flexibility and adaptability to accommodate ongoing changes to internal and external policies
• Capacity to establish clear priorities and multi-task in a high-volume setting.
• Ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure
• Demonstrated financial accounting skills to enable financial and programmatic report production, and should include a high level of proficiency in Excel
• Proven experience with financial systems, accounting, and cost accounting standards as they pertain to grants and contracts management
• Skill in fostering a collaborative, customer-oriented working environment where there are multiple customers with competing priorities
• Professional communication style, with an ability to work with external sponsors

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Research Administration (CRA), Certified PreAward Research Administration (CPRA) and/or Certified Financial Research Administration (CFRA)
• Familiarity with Workday

Salary Range
The expected pay range for this position is $54,616 - $82,250 per annum.
Georgetown University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity and external market pay for comparable jobs.
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Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.
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Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.
EEO Statement:
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
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